Trendnet TEW-657BRM Quick Installation Guide

Brand: Trendnet

Model: TEW-657BRM

Category: Networking

Type: Quick Installation Guide

Trendnet TEW-657BRM is a wireless ADSL modem router that provides a simple and secure way to share your high-speed Internet connection. With its built-in ADSL2+ modem, the TEW-657BRM can connect to your DSL service and provide high-speed Internet access to your computers and other devices. The TEW-657BRM also features a 4-port switch, allowing you to connect multiple wired devices to your network.

In addition to its basic features, the TEW-657BRM also offers a number of advanced features, including:

Wireless security: The TEW-657BRM supports a variety of wireless security protocols, including WPA2, WPA, and WEP, to help protect your network from unauthorized access.

In addition to its basic features, the TEW-657BRM also offers a number of advanced features, including:

Wireless security: The TEW-657BRM supports a variety of wireless security protocols, including WPA2, WPA, and WEP, to help protect your network from unauthorized access.

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I typed http://192.168.10.1 in my Internet Browser's Address Bar, but an error message says

“The page cannot be displayed.” How can I get into the TEW-567BRM's web configuration

page?

heck your hardware settings again by following the instructions in Section 2.

2. Make sure the Power, LAN and WLAN lights are lit.

3. Make sure your TCP/IP settings are set to Obtain an IP address automatically

(see the steps below).

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4. Reset the TEW-657BRM. To reset the TEW-657BRM, take a pin or paperclip and press

the reset button on the back of the Wireless Modem for 15 seconds. Then let go.

Troubleshooting

Windows Vista

Windows XP/2000

1. Go into the Control Panel, click Network and

Internet, click Network and Sharing Center,

click Manage Network Connections and

then right-click the Local Area Connection

icon and then click Properties.

2. Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

and then click Properties. Then click on

Obtain an IP address automatically.

1. Go into the Control Panel, double-click the

Network Connections icon and then right-

click the Local Area Connection icon and

then click Properties.

2. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then

click Properties. Then click on Obtain an IP

address automatically.

The Modem does not auto-detect my DSL connection. What should I do?

Verify that your DSL account is activated.

2. Make sure all the cables are properly connected (see Section 2).

3. In Section 3, select manual selection in the Setup Wizard and configure the Modem based

on information provided by your ISP.

All the settings are correct, but I cannot make a wireless connection to the Modem. What

should I do?

1. Double check that the Wireless LED on the Modem is lit.

2. Power cycle the Modem. Unplug the power to the Modem. Wait 15 seconds, then plug

the power back in.

3. Contact the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter. Make sure the

wireless network adapter is configured with the proper SSID. The default SSID

of the TEW-657BRM is TRENDnet657. If you have enabled any encryption on

the Access Point, make sure to configure the wireless network adapter with the

same encryption key.

I forgot my login password. What should I do?

Take a pin or paperclip and press the reset button on the back of the Wireless Modem for 15

seconds. Then let go. This will return all settings to factory default. The default user name

and password is admin.

If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TEW-657BRM, please contact

TRENDnet's Technical Support Department.

The following are some general wireless tips to help minimize the impact of interference within an

environment.

Assign your network a unique SSID

Do not use anything that would be identifying like “Smith Family Network”. Choose

something that you would easily identify when searching for available wireless networks.

Do not turn off the SSID broadcast

The SSID broadcast is intended to be on and turning it off can cause connectivity issues.

The preferred method of securing a wireless network is to choose a strong form of encryption

with a strong and varied encryption key.

Change the channel

Most wireless access points and routers are defaulted to channel 6. If you have a site survey

tool that will display the channels you can plan your channel selection around neighboring

access points to minimize interference from them. If your site survey tool does not display

the channel try using channels 1 or 11.

Change the channel bandwidth

If you are using an 802.11n router or access point you can also make the following changes.

Change the channel bandwidth to 20/40MHz. This will provide the highest possible

performance using an 802.11n device. Also, if using 802.11n you should be securing the

network with WPA2 security.

Avoid stacking hardware on top of each other to prevent overheating issues

Maintain enough free space around the hardware for good ventilation and airflow. There

should also be plenty of free space around the antennas to allow the wireless signal to

propagate. Please also make sure that the wireless hardware is not placed in any type of

shelving or enclosures.

There are a number of other environmental factors that can impact the range of wireless

devices.

1. Adjust your wireless devices so that the signal is traveling in a straight path, rather than at

an angle. The more material the signal has to pass through the more signal you will lose.

Note: after setting up the SSID, encryption type and encryption key/passphrase, please

make a note of them for future reference. You will need this information to connect your

wireless computers to the wireless router/access point.

Note: Due to Wi-Fi certification considerations if you choose WEP, WPA or WPA2-TKIP

encryption this device may operate in legacy wireless mode (802.11b/g). You may not get

802.11n performance as these forms of encryption are not supported by the 802.11n

specification.

Wireless Tips

2. Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum. Each obstruction can reduce the range of

a wireless device. Position the wireless devices in a manner that will minimize the amount

of obstructions between them.

3. Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor

environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through less

dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even

furniture may block or degrade the signal.

4. Antenna orientation can also have a large impact on your wireless signal. Use the wireless

adapter's site survey tool to determine the best antenna orientation for your wireless

devices.

5. Interference from devices that produce RF (radio frequency) noise can also impact your

signal. Position your wireless devices away from anything that generates RF noise, such

as microwaves, HAM radios, Walkie-Talkies and baby monitors.

6. Any device operating on the 2.4GHz frequency will cause interference. Devices such as

2.4GHz cordless phones or other wireless remotes operating on the 2.4GHz frequency

can potentially drop the wireless signal. Although the phone may not be in use, the base

can still transmit wireless signals. Move the phone's base station as far away as possible

from your wireless devices.

If you are still experiencing low or no signal consider repositioning the wireless devices or installing

additional access points. The use of higher gain antennas may also provide the necessary

coverage depending on the environment.

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Trendnet TEW-657BRM Quick Installation Guide

Brand: Trendnet

Model: TEW-657BRM

Category: Networking

Type: Quick Installation Guide

In addition to its basic features, the TEW-657BRM also offers a number of advanced features, including:

Wireless security: The TEW-657BRM supports a variety of wireless security protocols, including WPA2, WPA, and WEP, to help protect your network from unauthorized access.

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